The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | PCA-NIA-10538 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Office | National Institutes of Health Olao |
| Where | Brooklyn, Maryland |
| Posted | November 3, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 15, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Open to any company |
| Industry | Equipment repair & maintenance (NAICS 811210) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | ROBINSON, CALVIN F · calvin.robinson@nih.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Title: service contract for Crossbeam 550 Ion Sculptor Focused Ion Beam - Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM) GEMINI II manufactured by Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not…
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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